Amazon has started rolling out a new software update for Kindle ereaders that includes some performance improvements and adds a couple of new features. The new software version is 5.8.8 and it’s available for the Kindle Oasis, Kindle Voyage, the 7th and 8th gen basic Kindles, along with the Kindle Paperwhite 2 and 3 (6th […]
Free TOR eBook: Shadow and Claw by Gene Wolfe
Tor.com has a new free ebook available to download as part of their ebook of the month club. This month’s free ebook was posted a week later than usual but it’s better late than never. For the next week you can get the ebook version of Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe for free. Just […]
Onyx Boox N96 CML Video Showing Kindle App and HYReader
A couple of weeks ago I posted about a video review from YouTube showing the Android-powered 9.7-inch Onyx Boox N96 next to the 6-inch Kindle Paperwhite. The same reviewer has uploaded a second video showing the Kindle app and HYReader app on the Onyx Boox N96. Again there’s no narration but the video gives a […]
Kindles On Sale Again for $20 off, Plus Gold Box Kindle eBook Deal
Amazon has been having a sale on Kindle ebooks just about every Sunday lately and today is no exception. Once again they’ve got a list of Kindle books on sale today only as one of the main gold box deals of the day. They’ve also put some Kindles on sale for $20 off, apparently because […]
Code Reveals Plans for Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2
It looks like Kobo has plans to release a 2nd generation Kobo Aura H2O later this year. Someone at MobileRead noticed a reference to a device called the Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 in the code for the latest Kobo software update. Kobo’s tendency to add “Edition 2” to newer devices makes it pretty clear […]
Kobo Aura One Back In Stock, But for How Long?
The Kobo Aura One is back in stock again from Kobo’s website. The US store, UK store, and Canadian store all show a limited quantity back in stock. It remains to be seen how long the “limited quantity” will last. Hopefully they have enough to stay in stock for longer than a day or two […]
Is the Fire HD 10 Being Discontinued?
There’s something weird going on with the Fire HD 10, Amazon’s current 10-inch tablet. Right now Amazon has the 16GB silver aluminum Fire HD 10 marked down to just $129. That’s $100 off the regular price, but the weird thing is they aren’t even advertising it as being on sale. Furthermore, the 16GB silver model […]
List of Best iOS Audiobook Apps for iPads and iPhones
Here’s a roundup of some of the best iOS audiobook apps for iPads and iPhones to compliment the list of best reading apps and best comic apps that were posted earlier this year. Audiobooks are a good way to keep up with your reading list and favorite authors when you don’t have time to sit […]